MCRMA Online CPD – GD16 Guidance for snow loading on cladding

MCRMA Online CPD – GD16 Guidance for snow loading on cladding

While winters in the UK are often relatively mild and severe snow falls rare, it is not uncommon for heavy snow to result in damage to buildings, including roofs and their supporting structures. Good building design in terms of resistance to snow loading starts with the correct specification of the roof cladding and its supporting structure.

In this CPD you will distinguish between types of snow load, the factors affecting snow loading and snow loading calculations. By following the recommended calculation procedures and specifying the cladding and supporting structure accordingly, building designers can ensure that the roofs of their buildings do not collapse due to snow loading even in the harshest of winters.

Snow loading is normally calculated by suitably qualified engineers using the latest codes of practice and software. However, all construction professionals need to be aware of the basic principles of snow loading to ensure that they play their part in specifying and delivering a safe building.